STEGTA Excellence Award – Jonathan Valentine

Jonathan Valentine - Stegta Excellence Awards

We would like to Congratulate Jonathan Valentine who is employed by East Lancashire Light Railway Co Ltd as he has been awarded the STEGTA Excellence Award for Apprenticeship Mentoring. Pictured with Jonathan is STEGTA Training Officer Ian Coward and Chief Executive (East Lancashire Light Railway Co Ltd) – Tracy Parkinson.
We asked Jonathan how he felt about winning the award:
I was very happy when I found out I had won the STEGTA Excellence Award, as I have put a lot of time and effort in to helping the Apprentice with their files and make sure they were up to date. STEGTA and Ian Coward have done a fantastic job in supporting me and the learners through the time I have been mentoring them. We are currently in talks with STEGTA to recruit some more Apprentice’s and I look forward to helping them learn and pass on my knowledge and skills.

STEGTA Training Officer Ian Coward commented:

We have enjoyed working with Jonathan for a number of years and during this time he has always been 100% committed to supporting the Apprentices at East Lancashire Railway. He is always on hand to guide the learners through their training, giving praise where it is due and making sure they complete the targets set by the Training Officer. He ensures they have access to the required training while at work and takes great pride in making sure that every apprentice makes the most out of their training. Jonathan also extends his support even after they have completed their Apprenticeships. He is genuinely interested in the progress of the Apprentices and this is clear from his conversations and actions. Congratulations Jonathan!